crush

IPA(Pronunciation)

/kɹʌʃ/

Verb

figuratively colloquial intransitive transitive

To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass. / To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding.

Japanese Meaning

（固い物体の間に挟んで）押しつぶす、圧迫して形状や構造を変える / （打撃や摩擦で）粉砕する、細かい粒状にする

What is this buttons?

Be careful not to crush the glass between the metal clamps when tightening them.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

締め付けるときに金属のクランプでガラスを押しつぶさないように注意してください。

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Sense（1）

to crush grapes

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Sense（2）

To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding.

to crush quartz

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Sense（3）

(figuratively) To overwhelm by pressure or weight.

We believe the invasion has reached its peak. The task remaining is to crush it. Our men are confident, the United Nations command is confident, that it will be crushed.

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